Crescent Head Country Club - 23 min drive - 21.9 km
Hat Head Beach - 29 min drive - 32.6 km
Hat Head National Park - 30 min drive - 27.2 km
Horseshoe Bay Beach - 30 min drive - 33.8 km
Getting around
Kempsey Station - 2 min drive
Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS) - 68 min drive
Restaurants
Lou's Cafe Restaurant - 14 min walk
Subway - 12 min walk
Depot Eat & Drink - 14 min walk
Tumblegum Bakehouse - 3 min drive
Domino's Pizza - 15 min walk
About this property
Moon River Motor Inn
Motel by the river
At Moon River Motor Inn, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
A seasonal outdoor pool
Free self parking
RV/bus/truck parking, express check-out, and free newspapers
Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Moon River Motor Inn have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
24-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
Refrigerators and electric kettles
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
RV/bus/truck parking on site
Food and drink
1 bar
Room service available
Restaurants on site
Moon River Restaurant
Things to do
Seasonal outdoor pool
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Refrigerator
Seasonal outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Free newspapers in lobby
Guest services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
No housekeeping
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
24-inch LCD TV
Digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
More
Connecting rooms available
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Moon River Motor Inn Kempsey
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Moon River Motor Kempsey
Moon River Motor
Moon River Motor Inn Motel
Moon River Motor Inn Kempsey
Moon River Motor Inn Motel Kempsey
Frequently asked questions
Does Moon River Motor Inn have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.
Is Moon River Motor Inn pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Moon River Motor Inn?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Moon River Motor Inn?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Moon River Motor Inn?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Moon River Motor Inn located?
Situated on the waterfront, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Wigay Aboriginal Culture Park, Kempsey Museum, and Kempsey Golf Club. Slim Dusty Heritage Centre and Maria National Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). Kempsey Station is 20 minutes by foot.
Moon River Motor Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 414 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 414 reviews" "
8 - Good
172
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 414 reviews" "
6 - Okay
77
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 414 reviews" "
4 - Poor
18
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 414 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
8
8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Lynette
Traveled with group
21 September 2024
Spacious room. Very clean. Very comfortable bed. Lovely outdoor area overlooking river. No information in room about things to do in area and no information about places to eat. Disappointed we weren’t advised restaurant was closed. Overall a good experience
Booked this room because it advertised breakfast and on site restaurant for evening meal. Neither were available. No toiletries were provided not even soap to wash hands after using toilet. Bed was comfortable.
Sylvia
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Ronald J
Business traveler
18 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rural road trip
Poor maintenance of equipment undermines the experience.
Food at restaurant is at the top tier in taste and presentation
As an overnight stay on your way through it's a really good option. The rooms are a good size, the bed was very comfortable and the WiFi was good, although the bathroom was tiny but it does the job. It's also lovely in the morning to wake up right on the river and there are lots of picnic tables to sit at. There is also a Chinese restaurant onsite. The one staff member we dealt with wasn't particularly friendly but far from a deal breaker. Would happily stay here again on the way through.
Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Friendly staff. Great Chinese restaurant.
Thomas
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Lee
9 June 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
Lee
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Ian
11 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely river views . Good Chinese food in restaurant . Other food options in restaurant restricted.
Small shower.
Plastic shopping bag over smoke sensor (?) reason?
No freezer in fridge and fridge did not lower temperatures significantly.
Older style motel in a beautiful location on the banks of the Hastings River. Set well back from the road so very quiet. Excellent quality Chinese Restaurant attached to the motel.
Neil
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Kathrina
13 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay, need a restaurant for breakfast options.
The TV was not working kept pixilating. By the time I turned it on the office was closed so I didn’t complain to them about it.
Very friendly at the front desk the motel is set way back from the road so it was nice and quiet.
I enjoyed my overnight stay in a room with a view of the river and the restaurant which served a delicious sweet and sour pork.
Definitely stay there again when I travel to Brisbane.
Charged extra for early check in even though there was a room made up and ready,pool was dirty and full of dead bugs,grounds around the river were dirty untidy